Donatus Solingen Gold-Plated Sliding Guillotine Cigar Cutter

A vintage Donatus sliding guillotine cigar cutter manufactured in the blade-making centre of Solingen, West Germany, dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The rectangular-form body is constructed from gold-toned metal with an engine-turned diamond-pattern finish. The mechanism operates via a sliding action to reveal a single steel blade. The polished interior plate is stamped with the manufacturer name Donatus, the location Solingen, and a stylized D logo. It is further marked Made in W.Germany. The item is accompanied by a green plastic protective slipcase.